353. Be Thou My Vision

1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art -
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord:
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son,
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

3 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,
Thou mine inheritance, now and always;
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

4 High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'n's Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart
Title: Be Thou My Vision
Translator: Mary E. Byrne, 1880-1931
Versifier: Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935
Meter: 10.10.9.10
Language: English
Publication Date: 2007
Scripture:
Topic: Consecration; Guidance; Presence of God (1 more...)
Source: Ancient Irish
Tune Information
Name: SLANE
Harmonizer: David Evans, 1874-1948
Meter: 10.10.9.10
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Traditional Irish Melody



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